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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 152.64 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 152.64 and 96.74 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 152.64 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/152.64 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 152.64 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 14,766.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,766.39/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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